MEET OUR TEAM

Oakley serves as Bridgeford’s lead youth development professional and is involved in both designing and leading adventures.

Oakley has over 10 years of experience working with youth and community programs. He grew up in Southeast Georgia, where he became a 4-H member in the fifth grade. That experience sparked a lifelong interest in youth development, leadership, and helping young people discover what they are capable of.

He earned a degree in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 2018, then moved to Utah to complete a Master of Science in Agricultural Extension and Education at Utah State University in 2021.

Oakley has worked as a County 4-H Agent in Tennessee and on the state 4-H staff in South Dakota and Utah. Today, he is taking a break from 4-H work while serving as President/CEO of his hometown’s Economic Development Authority, Chamber of Commerce, and Tourism Bureau.

Jennifer helps keep Bridgeford Adventures organized, responsive, and moving in the right direction. She supports family communication, office operations, and the many behind-the-scenes details that help each adventure run smoothly.

A lifelong resident of Southeast Georgia, Jennifer grew up on a farm outside Hazlehurst. She has worked in a bakery, radio, family farming, and banking, including more than 15 years as a teller and later as a branch manager.

Jennifer earned her Associate of Accounting from Altamaha Technical College while working full-time and raising two children. She enjoys fishing, riding dirt roads in a side-by-side, and spending time with her family.